Written by

Kolby Chang
For Pacific Daily News

Pushing the body and mind to the brink of complete exhaustion is not for everyone. Exceptional athletes, however, tend to thrive on challenges and professional mixed martial artist Josh Calvo does exactly that.

"It wouldn't be fun if it was easy," the former Guam resident said from Federal Way, Wash.

Calvo recently improved his MMA record to 8-2 after earning a unanimous decision over Jerome James in the lightweight division at Rumble On The Ridge 26 Nov. 3 in Snoqualmie, Wash. Calvo -- also known as "Killa" -- halted his opponent's four-fight win streak in the process. ...